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Mark wants to lose some weight fast, so he decides to take some diuretics. Select the statement that BEST represents the result of this decision.

A
These pills will suppress Mark's appetite, causing him to eat less and lose weight.
B
This diet will help Mark lose weight, but he needs to be careful that his cholesterol does not go up.
C
This diet strategy works well over a long period of time, but eventually, it will cause problems from poor nutrition.
D
These pills will cause him to lose water weight and could cause dehydration or potassium deficiency.
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Dwane needs to be careful about eating carbohydrates. What type of diet could he be following?

A
lactose-free
B
vegetarian
C
kosher
D
diabetic
5

An individual with heart disease would benefit the most from following a diet that is __________.

A
rich in fiber and carbohydrates
B
low in sodium, fats, and cholesterol
C
free from lactose, fats, or salt
D
low in sugar and cholesterol
6

Describe the difference between a healthy diet and dieting to lose weight.

Answer:

Dieting is a meal plan set to accomplish a goal. Healthy diets are a lifelong quest for a balanced diet and proper nutrition.

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This type of fad diet requires long periods of time with no calorie intake. What type of fad diet would this most likely be?

A
a liquid diet because there are many nutrients
B
a no-carbohydrate diet because there are no calories
C
a fasting diet because no calories are consumed
D
a surgical solution since no calories are absorbed
8

Suzanne is following a fad diet. She has started to experience low energy during her workouts, and on a recent trip to the doctor, she found out she has high cholesterol. Which fad diet is Suzanne most likely following?

A
low-carbohydrate
B
low-fat
C
fasting
D
diuretics
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This type of fad diet requires long periods of time with no calorie intake. What type of fad diet would this most likely be?

A
a liquid diet because there are many nutrients
B
a no-carbohydrate diet because there are no calories
C
a fasting diet because no calories are consumed
D
a surgical solution since no calories are absorbed
16

List ways that the government assists in eating healthy.

Answer:

The government makes suggestions on healthy eating by providing guidelines on what and how much to eat each day. In the US, the government provides a food pyramid.

18

What is the purpose of a diet and why do most people diet?

Answer:

A diet is a change in eating habits. People diet for many different reasons. The biggest reason is to lose weight.

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What is the purpose of a diet and why do most people diet?

Answer not available
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Mark wants to lose some weight fast, so he decides to take some diuretics. Select the statement that BEST represents the result of this decision.

A
These pills will suppress Mark's appetite, causing him to eat less and lose weight.
B
This diet will help Mark lose weight, but he needs to be careful that his cholesterol does not go up.
C
This diet strategy works well over a long period of time, but eventually, it will cause problems from poor nutrition.
D
These pills will cause him to lose water weight and could cause dehydration or potassium deficiency.
21

Describe the difference between a healthy diet and dieting to lose weight.

Answer not available
22

List ways that the government assists in eating healthy.

Answer not available
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June follows a special diet that does not allow her to eat any milk products. This diet could be __________.

A
vegan, lactose-free, or diabetic
B
lactose-free, vegan, or ovo-vegetarian
C
kosher, lactose-free, or low-sodium
D
diabetic, lacto-vegetarian, or low-sodium
24

An individual with heart disease would benefit the most from following a diet that is __________.

A
rich in fiber and carbohydrates
B
low in sodium, fats, and cholesterol
C
free from lactose, fats, or salt
D
low in sugar and cholesterol
25

June follows a special diet that does not allow her to eat any milk products. This diet could be __________.

A
vegan, lactose-free, or diabetic
B
lactose-free, vegan, or ovo-vegetarian
C
kosher, lactose-free, or low-sodium
D
diabetic, lacto-vegetarian, or low-sodium
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The biggest reason people diet is to reduce their cholesterol.

A
T
B
F

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